Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Teacher Of The Year Finalists Announced
Earlier this week, the West Virginia Department of Education announced five finalists for the 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Teacher Of The Year Finalists Announced
The finalists were picked from among each school district's Teachers of the Year and represent elementary, middle and high school educators from all regions of the state, the department said in a news release.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMiddle School Teacher Who Captivated Thousands With Animated Videos Is New W.Va. Teacher Of The Year
Milton Middle School teacher Brian Casto was named the 2022 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. During the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, when all schools moved to remote and virtual learning, Casto made original, animated videos to help teach his class. The videos ended up catching the interest of more than just his students.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCabell County Middle School Teacher Receives Highest W.Va. Teaching Honor
The West Virginia Board of Education announced this week that Brian Casto of Cabell County is the 2022 West Virginia Teacher of the Year.
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W.Va. Teacher Of Year Tells New Teachers Not To Give Up After Tough Year
This week in our summer education radio series "Closing the COVID Gap," we speak with West Virginia’s 2021 Teacher of the Year Erin Anderson to learn about her experience navigating the pandemic and finding peace within the disruptions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Teacher of the Year for 2019 Announced
A fifth-grade teacher has been named West Virginia's Teacher of the Year for 2019.The state Education Department said in a news release that Jada Reeves…
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